Aromatic, Fruity & Mineral
Pale yellow. Aromas of citrus blossom, fresh grass, white melon, green herbs, sweet lemon & tangerine.
Flavors of tangy & refreshing sweet lemon, peach, green tea & distinctive pine, petrol & balsamic aromas of sage, juniper & laurel. Dry on palate with racy acidity & notable minerality & a light bitter almond finish.
Typically no oak influence & medium alcohol level.
Pairs well with salads, salty sea dishes, shell fish & simple fish dishes.
Comes from...
Italy; Bolgheri (fuller bodied), Liguria (more herbal)
Standard is Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, island of Sardinia, Italy
Also increasingly from Languedoc-Roussillon, France (aka Rollo)
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Simliar style wines...Stoned Piper™ style Pinot Grigio
Stoned Chanelle™ style Chenin Blanc
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